Tactical rifles usually suck nuts for hunting because the long, heavy profile barrels make them unwieldy and the balance usually sucks. If you have a spot where you can basically set up a bipod and snipe then go for it, but if you'll have to do much walking, or will be firing off-hand then there are better choices. If you really like the "tactical" 700 then maybe look at the LTR model.

Tactical rifles usually suck nuts for hunting because the long, heavy profile barrels make them unwieldy and the balance usually sucks. If you have a spot where you can basically set up a bipod and snipe then go for it, but if you'll have to do much walking, or will be firing off-hand then there are better choices. If you really like the "tactical" 700 then maybe look at the LTR model.